OTTAWA, November 26, 2003 - On December 1, 2003, the sixth annual Headof the Public Service Award ceremony will recognize the performance of exemplaryemployees of the Public Service of Canada. A total of 20 awards will bepresented, honouring 408 recipients, individually and as members of projectteams.Date: Monday, December 1, 2003Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Place: Hilton Lac-Leamy3 Casino BoulevardGatineau, QuebecCreated in 1998, the recognizes thecommitment of men and women who, motivated by the desire to serve Canadians andaccepting the day-to-day challenges of serving the public good, have performedat the highest level. This year, the awards will be presented in sevencategories: Excellence in Policy, Excellence in Service Transformation, OfficialLanguages, Values and Ethics, Collaborative Working Relationships, Excellence inService Delivery and Valuing and Supporting People.An interdepartmental committee selects recipients, who receive a trophy, acertificate and a pin, emblematic of their hard work, innovation and achievementwithin Canada's public service.- 30 -For further information:Mario BarilMedia RelationsStrategic Policy and CommunicationsTreasury Board Secretariat(613) 957-2391
